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An Israel Orphans Home for Girls Charity Container, Jerusalem 1930

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An Israel Orphans Home for Girls charity container from Jerusalem circa 1930 designed by Alfred Salzman is a meaningful artifact that reflects the enduring tradition of charitable giving (tzedakah) within Jewish communities, particularly towards supporting vulnerable members such as orphans. The General Israel Orphans Home for Girls was founded in 1902. The organization engaged the local community in charitable giving, fostering a sense of communal responsibility and support for vulnerable children. Funds collected would have been used to provide shelter, education, and care for orphaned girls, fulfilling a vital social and humanitarian role. Charity container is made from tin, painted orange white, and blue featuring a slot for inserting coins at the top and a locked panel at the bottom (Key not Included) for securing the funds placed within. At the front of the container, a picture of a young girl in her bedroom room playing with a doll in her hands is depicted. On either side are two more scenes depicted, one of a slightly older girl sowing a quilt under a tree a picturesque landscape behind her, and the second of a young woman praying in her home amidst a fully set Shabbat table the Shabbat candles aglow behind her. The scenes seemingly portray the role the organization plays in an orphan girl's life, showing the three stages of growth that the orphan's home provides. This Israel Orphans Home for Girls charity container from Jerusalem circa 1930 serves as a poignant reminder of the humanitarian efforts and communal support structures that characterized Jewish life in Palestine during that era. It underscores the enduring commitment to caring for vulnerable members of society and reflects the cultural and social fabric of the time.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.77 in (12.1 cm)Width: 3.94 in (10 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1930's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5281240029482

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